{"product_id":"advance-paris-a-i190-nova-grau","title":"Advance Paris A-i190 Nova Hybrid Integrated Amplifier, Grey","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAdvance Paris A-i190 Nova\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dual-mono hybrid integrated amplifier with two separate 280 VA toroidal transformers, an ECC81 tube preamp stage, MM and MC phono stage, and 2 × 195 watts into 8 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the grey finish with brushed aluminium front, the flagship of the Nova series looks a touch lighter and more modern. The substance behind it thankfully doesn't change with the colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the A-i190 Nova?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo mono amplifiers in one chassis: every channel gets its own power supply, its own reserve of current, its own peace and quiet. What sounds like engineering pedantry, you hear immediately – the soundstage widens, instruments stand more solidly in the room, and even brutal level peaks don't faze it. On top of that, the ECC81 tube preamp adds its harmonic warmth. Anyone who claims power and finesse are mutually exclusive simply hasn't heard a concept like this yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 × 195 watts into 8 ohms, 2 × 297 watts into 4 ohms – so even inefficient floorstanding speakers are no longer a struggle. Vinyl listeners will appreciate the built-in phono stage for MM and MC cartridges, owners of active chains the balanced XLR pre-out. The ESS9017S converter in quad mode takes in everything from HDMI eARC, USB audio up to DSD128, three optical and three coaxial inputs, and the four-channel DSP with RoomTune takes care of your room acoustics. Streaming and Bluetooth come via the A-NTC and A-BTC module in the module bays, if you want them – and only then. Turntable, CD and TV run without any subscription regardless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the A-i190 Nova suited for – and who isn't it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonestly: for a small room with bookshelf speakers, this is overkill – you're better served with the A-i130. The rack has to play along too: 19 kilos, a good 45 centimetres deep, plus clearance for the tube and transformers. And if you want to connect a balanced source, you should know that XLR on the A-i190 is only wired as a pre-out, not as an input. The A-i190 belongs wherever big speakers, big rooms and high standards come together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual-mono construction, MC phono and a balanced XLR output in one unit – for years that was reserved for the very top tier. With industry roots reaching back to the early nineties, we at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil can say with a clear conscience: the ratio of effort to result is right here. Tell us about your system at +41 44 680 22 00, via WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or at shop@hdzuerisee.ch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual-mono hybrid integrated amplifier (ECC81 tube preamp, Class AB output stage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower output:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × 195 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz) \/ 2 × 297 W (4 Ω, 1 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower output (20 Hz–20 kHz, THD+N \u0026lt; 0.07%):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × 185 W (8 Ω) \/ 2 × 276 W (4 Ω)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Hz – 80 kHz (43 W, 8 Ω)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal harmonic distortion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.042% (1 kHz, 135 W, 8 Ω)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e 104.5 dB (1 kHz, 135 W, 8 Ω)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × 280 VA toroidal transformer, a dedicated transformer per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC \/ DSP:\u003c\/strong\u003e ESS9017S (multi-channel, quad mode) \/ ADAU1452, 4 channels with RoomTune room correction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 × HDMI eARC (stereo PCM), 1 × USB audio (24-bit\/192 kHz, DSD64\/DSD128), 3 × optical (24-bit\/192 kHz), 3 × coaxial (24-bit\/192 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalogue inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 × RCA high level, 1 × MM\/MC phono with ground terminal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eXLR input:\u003c\/strong\u003e not available (XLR is pre-out only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 × RCA pre-out + 1 × balanced XLR pre-out, 1 × rec-out (RCA), 2 × subwoofer output, 6.3 mm headphone jack, 2 × speaker terminals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModule bays:\u003c\/strong\u003e A-BTC (Bluetooth dongle) and A-NTC (streaming cartridge), both optional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrigger:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × 12 V (in and out)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControls:\u003c\/strong\u003e VU meters with switchable illumination (white\/blue), REM-21 IR remote control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMains voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 115\/230 V, 50\/60 Hz, switchable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grey (brushed aluminium)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W×H×D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 43 × 19.2 × 45.4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19 kg (net)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScope of delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e A-i190 Nova, REM-21 IR remote control, power cable, manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between grey and the black version?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly the chassis colour. Technology, power, connections and scope of delivery are identical between the two versions. The grey aluminium front suits light, modern interiors, while black remains the classic choice for a dark rack. On both, the VU meter illumination switches between white and blue, to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the A-i190 also drive difficult speakers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, that's what it's built for. The dual-mono power supplies with a combined 560 VA and 2 × 297 watts into 4 ohms keep even impedance-critical floorstanding speakers and large rooms firmly under control. If you're unsure whether your speakers qualify: tell us the model, and we'll give you an honest assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I connect an XLR source to the A-i190 Nova?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot balanced. On the A-i190, XLR is only wired out as a pre-out; there is no balanced input. High-level sources come in via the five RCA inputs, digital sources via HDMI eARC, USB audio, three optical or three coaxial inputs. A fully balanced XLR chain would require a separate preamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I add streaming to the A-i190 Nova later?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, at any time and without a trip to the workshop. The A-NTC streaming cartridge brings Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, AirPlay 2, Chromecast, DLNA and Roon to the module bay, and the A-BTC dongle adds two-way Bluetooth 5.4. The A-RTR rotary remote communicates via the A-BTC module and requires it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does RoomTune room correction help me?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt corrects what the room does to the sound: boomy bass, harsh reflections, unfavourable placement. The four-channel DSP adjusts the speakers and up to two subwoofers separately, so a clean sound arrives at your listening position – without you having to remodel or refurnish your living room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the A-i190 Nova from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA flagship only shows its true colours in the right system. We plan speakers, sources and placement together with you, deliver and install on site on request, including calibration of the RoomTune room correction by our technician Mauri. And if you have questions, you reach us directly, not a hotline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo the reserves actually arrive: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/standlautsprecher\"\u003efloorstanding speakers\u003c\/a\u003e with real presence, a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntable\u003c\/a\u003e for the MM\/MC phono stage, plus matching \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kabel\"\u003ecables\u003c\/a\u003e – and the Nova modules A-BTC, A-NTC as well as the A-RTR rotary remote are in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/advance-paris\"\u003eAdvance Paris overview\u003c\/a\u003e and under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zubehor\"\u003eaccessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Advance Paris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989583360336,"sku":null,"price":5490.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/advance-paris-a-i190-nova-hybrid-vollverstaerker-grau-vu-meter-schraegansicht.png?v=1785415904","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/advance-paris-a-i190-nova-grau","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}